Nikon NIKKOR Z NIZ1650OB 16-50mm
Nikon
60 Overall Score
vs
Sigma Contemporary 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM
Sigma
86 Overall Score
Scores
Street
Travel
Macro
Budget
Portrait
Landscape
Video Cinema
Professional
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR Z NIZ1650OB 16-50mm | Sigma Contemporary 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | macro |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 9 | 8 |
| Groups | 7 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 3 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 5★ |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-6.3 | 3.5-6.3 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | Nikon F |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weight | 0.07 kg★ | 0.12 kg |
| Filter Thread | 46 mm | 72 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor★ | HSM |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4.5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | — | 396 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:3★ |
Pros & Cons
Nikon NIKKOR Z NIZ1650OB 16-50mm
- Strong build (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong stabilization (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong versatility (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average macro (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average social proof (21st percentile)
- Below average bokeh (32nd percentile)
Sigma Contemporary 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM
- Strong versatility (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong aperture (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong bokeh (81st percentile)81st %ile
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM
Scores 86 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 21 specs.